I typically work with individuals ages 18 and older who are seeking help for a variety of challenges or dissatisfaction in life, often involving anxiety, depression, stress, family and relationship difficulties, self-doubt, separation and loss, indecision and uncertainty, career-related problems, questions related to meaning and purpose, or disruptive life changes. I also work with couples who are confronting these and other issues.
When people face such challenges, they sometimes first show up in the context of relationships. These relational difficulties may loom rather large, or they may appear in more subtle ways. Our interactions with significant others, family, friends, or coworkers may seem to be in shambles, or they may just seem somewhat “off.”
We might otherwise first notice our difficulties as being internal. Our experience of these, too, can range from blatantly obvious to naggingly vague. Perhaps we feel stuck, that we are not quite ourselves, or that we want more out of life. Such feelings can be frustrating and confounding, especially if we are confronted by an apparent inability to fix whatever isn’t working for us.
Often, deeper self-knowledge can generate meaningful, lasting change. In therapy, we will pursue this by working together to increase your awareness and understanding of the things that trouble you and how you respond to them. As you come to know yourself more completely, new opportunities for growth, freedom, and healing can emerge. You can discover possibilities for acceptance, insight, and action that once seemed elusive, and ultimately feel more alive to the fullness of being human.
Zach DeBoer, LCMHCA, z.deboer@cpfs.net, 919-408-3212 ext. 35
In-person appointments available in Chapel Hill and Raleigh